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This is Richard Hill, founder of DNA Favorites. I don't write long, detailed blogs. My blogging style matches that of my website: clear, concise summaries with links to learn more.
I typically share these posts to my DNA Favorites Facebook page and to my RichardHillDNA accounts on Bluesky, X,and LinkedIn. You can follow me in whatever medium you prefer.
May 14, 2025
Long-lost Siblings Reunite after 60 Years
DNA brought together a group of siblings separated for more than six decades. And one sister has the same name as a deceased sister.
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May 12, 2025
25 Years of Genetic Genealogy
Bennett Greenspan, founder of Family Tree DNA, shares the story behind genetic genealogy innovations, the community that made them possible, and his hopes for the future of genetic genealogy.
May 09, 2025
DNA for Native American Genealogy
Watch this free webinar recorded at RootsTech 2025. It shows 10 techniques and tools for finding and confirming (or sometimes refuting) Native American ancestors.
May 07, 2025
"Bad Omen" Baby Meets Mother 60 Years Later
Abandoned in Hong Kong due to superstition and adopted in the U.K., Rachel used DNA to find her birth family.
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May 05, 2025
Understanding and Using Haplotype Clusters
A new feature called Haplotype Clusters was released with the new Mitotree and mtDNA Discover at Family Tree DNA. Learn all about it here.
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Apr 24, 2025
Using Mitochondrial DNA for Genealogy
Less commonly used than autosomal or Y-DNA, mitochondrial DNA is still a powerful tool for genealogists. Read this article for research tips and strategies.
Apr 22, 2025
Adopted? You May Not Be a Legal Citizen
Due to parental oversights, many foreign-born adoptees lack the U.S. citizenship needed to get a passport and may face deportation.
Apr 18, 2025
Maintain Your 23andMe Account
Don't give up on an important genealogical resource due to scary headlines. Here's a good summary with links to factual sources about the 23andMe status.
Apr 16, 2025
Stolen Baby Meets Mother 40 Years Later
Through meticulous research and DNA testing, Connecting Roots sheds light on the time when Chile sold babies to foreign families.
Apr 11, 2025
How to Transfer Your FamilyTreeDNA Tree to MyHeritage
A customer of both companies, Dave shares how he did and what he learned from the experience.
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Apr 09, 2025
DNA Completes 50-Year Search for Family
Searching for her biological father since age 15, Kerri finds her family that ultimately supports her through a battle with cancer.
Apr 07, 2025
Updates to 23andMe Ancestry Composition
23andMe can now connect you to 4000+ geographic regions, ethnolinguistic groups, and cultural groups around the world.
Apr 04, 2025
Woman Finds Biological Father through a TV Show
A series on BYUtv called “Relative Race” uses genetic experts to find long-lost relatives. Here's a summary of the first episode.
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Apr 02, 2025
New DNA Reports to Uncover Your Maternal Ancestry
Family Tree DNA's new mtDNA Discover™ adds a dozen new beta mtDNA reports to help you determine your ancestors’ origins and find connections with your matches.
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Mar 31, 2025
DNA Reveals this Man's Adoption at Age 66
After the shocking discovery, a librarian helps Lorenz use more DNA testing to find and reunite with his biological family.
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Mar 28, 2025
A Close Look at Adoptees Reconnecting with Birth Mothers
"Between Goodbyes" is an amazing documentary that gets into the relief, happiness, stress and frustration that come from reconnecting with a birth family.
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Mar 26, 2025
New Geographical Map of your Ancestral Tree
Places, a new mapping feature at DNA Painter, provides a birds-eye view of a person’s ancestors that’s both beautiful and informative.
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Mar 25, 2025
23andMe Bankruptcy? What to Know and Do
23andMe has filed for bankruptcy. What does that mean for genealogists? Read this informed post before you do anything.
Mar 24, 2025
Will You Write the Next Amazon Review for My Book?
If you have not yet read my pioneering DNA testing story, "Finding Family" is available in print, Kindle, and audiobook formats. If you have read it, please write a review. Thanks!
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Mar 21, 2025
Man Finds Birth Father One Day too Late
A DNA match to a half-sister finally solved the mystery of this man's father...one day after she posted of the man's death.
Mar 19, 2025
The Facebook Group for Mitochondrial DNA
There is now one official, moderated, social media platform for mitochondrial DNA discussions and ongoing education. Read about it in this blog post.
Mar 17, 2025
DNA Reunites Adoptee with Birth Mother After 49 Years
Thanks to a 23andMe DNA test, this woman found her birth mother and many more family members decades after her adoption.
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Mar 14, 2025
Need an Experienced Speaker on DNA Testing Topics?
I have five different presentations on popular genetic genealogy topics. These are perfect for libraries and genealogy societies. See topics and pricing here.
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Mar 12, 2025
How WATO Plus Differs from WATO
What are the Odds? (WATO) can solve genealogical mysteries such as unknown parentage. Jonny Perl compares his new tool to the original.
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